Keeley and Tessa Interview

Hi fellow Wattpaders! Lindsey aka @DoNotMicrowave here. For my post, I teamed up with the amazing @JessGirl93 to bring you the second half of our joint interview. If you wish to read the first part, which is Cole and Talon's interview, please look at the Wattpad Block Party posted on February 14 or see the link below.

http://www.wattpad.com/103351698-the-wattpad-block-party-an-interview-with-cole-and

I just want to take a quick second to thank @KellyAnneBlount for asking me to participate. I'm truly honored to be among such great talent. And I'd also like to thank all the wonderful people who left Blair and I questions on our Wattpad and Twitter page. Without you, this interview couldn't be possible. So thank you!

Without further ado, we have Keeley from The Cell Phone Swap and Tessa from The Bad Boy's Girl here ready to answer your questions. Let the interview begin!

Who do you think is more athletic? Tessa? Or Keeley?

Keeley: Without a doubt Tessa. I look like a chicken with its head cut off when I run and my hand and eye coordination? Well, lets just say Zach must have stolen that gene in the womb. I can't catch a ball to save my life.

Tessa: Wait did you just call me athletic? *Laughs, falls to the ground and then gets back up.*  I'm much more faithful to my Kit Kat and strawberry ice cream stash than I'd ever be to any sport and the two just don't go together. Former Fatty Tessie worked her butt off on the treadmill but we've long parted ways. I like to dance though, does that count?

At what moment did you realize you fell in love with your significant other, (Talon/Cole) and what was it like?

Keeley: Honestly, I'm not sure. It wasn't like a lightening bolt came out of the sky and hit me with the love bug. It was more of a gradual thing. There was so much to overcome-the secrets, the lies, the hidden identity. I look back on that and realize despite how angry or betrayed I felt, I still couldn't get him out of my mind. That was my first real clue about how deep my feelings for him were. From there, it kind of grew over time. He's the best part of my day. I love talking to him. He challenges me and makes me laugh. I know I can tell him anything and not be embarrassed. How could I not fall in love with a guy like that?

Tessa: Agreeing with Keeley on this one. I'm sure lots of people experience love at first sight, Cole tries to convince me that that was what it was like for him and that does crazy things to my heart. But for me, it definitely didn't come out of nowhere. Lots of small yet special moments combined with grand gestures made me realise that I was in love with my ex-bully. For the first time in forever someone was looking out for me, protecting me and just seeing the real me. Cole brought out the best in me, he made this shy little nobody into the town's pageant queen, there's so much that he's done for me since the moment he came back to town and I fall in love with him more and more each day.

Are you friends with each other's boyfriends?

Keeley: I just met with Cole backstage and he's great. I think what I like about him most though is how he looks at Tessa. You can just see how much he loves her. Any guy who treats his girl like that gets a thumbs up in my book.

Tessa: Do you see the smile on this girl's face and how happy she looks? Whatever their past may have been and however rocky their beginning, any guy who overcomes obstacles both external and internal for his girl is a winner in my books and that why of course we'd be friends. We're trying to get the boys to go on a double date, I think we'd all be great friends.

Do you think each other boyfriends are cute and would you date him if you weren't dating you current boyfriend?

Keeley: Uhh.... *looks at Tessa* ....this isn't uncomfortable at all. *awkward laugh* I think Cole's gorgeous, but I don't think I would date him. In my mind, I've always viewed them as Colessa and to think of him in any other way seems weird and just plain wrong. Cole belongs with Tessa. It's just how it's supposed to be.

Tessa: *Blushes* You do realise that my boyfriend is caveman possessive? He's done bad things to guys who try and hit on me, there was this one guy called Drew McQueen. What a butt licker...but getting back to your question! Would I date Talon? From what I've heard he's a lot like Cole, complicated and secretive. Both have a past and both have certain girls in the past that've been problematic for us. So there wouldn't be any point thinking of dating someone who's a lot like your boyfriend already. It took Keeley and Talon a long time to get where they are at this moment and I'd never want to get in the way of that!

Did you have a romantic Valentine's Day? What did the guys do for you?

Keeley: I had a great Valentine's Day! I got to spend it with two of my favorite people-my boyfriend and my best friend. Talon picked me up around noon and we had a picnic on the beach. I have a sneaky suspicion it was packed by his mother because there was a couple PB and J sandwiches cut in the shapes of hearts, a juice box with two straws, and a burnt cookie. Then went geocaching along the boardwalk and afterward he dropped me off Nicky's. *looks around to make sure Talon isn't in the room* Don't tell him this, but Nicky and I spent the night watching Magic Mike and writing fanfics about us with Channing Tatum. It was awesome.  

Tessa: Channing Tatum is hot! I so don't blame you. Oh and my Valentine's Day was amazing! Cole surprised me with a getaway weekend and took me to the most adorable Bed and Breakfast and guess what? He'd booked the entire place for the time we were there and god, it was just so romantic and sweet. I'd really missed him in the past couple of weeks, we were both busy studying for our mid-terms and he's also been busy with football training camps. It was our escape, in the mornings we'd stuff our faces with the most decadent breakfast food that we'd get to cook for ourselves and in the evenings we went out exploring the property and had picnics. We played house for those three days and it was like a little glimpse into the future so yeah best Valentine's Day ever!

Tessa & Keeley: What are your views on marriage? What would you do if you knew that Cole and Talon were going propose to you??

Keeley: I'm all for marriage, but when I'm much MUCH older. I'm only 17 right now. I want to go to college and start a career before I even think about marrying anyone and I know Talon feels the same way. His parents married right out of high school and they struggled in the beginning. His mom, Darlene (I love that woman to pieces) told me they don't regret marrying each other, but they wished they had waited till they were older. Talon and I both take that to heart.

Tessa: The one married couple I've gotten a pretty good look at is my parents. Given the fact that they had a very toxic relationship the last few years and a really bitter divorce it'd kind of scarred me. I know they married each other for all the wrong reasons, greed and profit. Cole and I are in college now and whilst we're really sure of each other I know we'd both want to have the right reason to get married. I don't want him to propose because he thinks I'm insecure or because he can't trust me not to flee at the next sign of trouble. We want to grow a whole lot more and maybe then I would be okay with it. Cole's dad and his step-mom Cassandra have a great marriage and so did his grandmother Nana Stone with her late husband so I know I can count on a Stone man to treat me right.

If you could change one thing about Talon/Cole would you? And what would it be?

Keeley: That's a hard one because if Talon changed, he wouldn't be Talon anymore. I'm not saying he's perfect either because let's be honest....he's not. He's arrogant and stubborn and has an addiction to the weirdest food possible, but he's also funny and oddly sweet in his own charming way. I like his contradictions. It's what makes him so interesting....but if I had to choose one thing to change about him, it would be his feud with my brother. I really hate that the two of them can't get along. I wish they could bury the past and let what happened with Claire go.

Tessa: It wouldn't be something about Cole per say. Like Keeley said, if I changed something about him then he wouldn't be Cole right? What I would do is maybe take some of the pain from his past away. He's told me how much he hurt during the years I was hung up on his step-brother Jay. I was an idiot obviously and I wish I could have seen his feelings, could've understood why he teased me so much. Instead I acted like I hated him and he reacted by turning into the town bad boy. He got involved in things that strained his relationship with his parents, especially his dad. I just wish I could've made that part of his life not so unhappy. 

How do feel about the pet names that Cole and Talon call you?

Keeley: At first, I hated the term "baby doll." I mean, here was this random guy who I never even met, calling me a baby doll, and playing pranks with my phone. It was beyond frustrating! But then when I got to really know him and started falling for him, I realized how much I actually liked the nickname. It's something he only calls me, which makes it special. I'll always be his baby doll, just like he'll always be my Talon.

Tessa: He calls me Tessie but that's pretty standard right? I even remember my grandfather calling me that at one point but it's Shortcake that just gets to me. It was a bit annoying at first because he even used to call me that when he used to bully me and I always thought he was calling me short. Stupid right? Because now whenever he says it, it feels special and unique. Apparently he came up with after seeing how obsessed I was with Strawberry Shortcake! He's cute like that, I'm lucky *ducks head*.

What would you girls do if I tried to kidnap your boyfriends?

Keeley: *raises an eyebrow* Well first I would tell you good luck and I hope you stocked up with Peeps otherwise you'll be hearing a stream of complaints from Talon. And secondly, may I remind you I'm an expert in the area of espionage? After all, I did find out where Talon was meeting that other girl. Besides, I'm well connected. I know all the key players in Wattpad's underground society.

Tessa:  Well you could try, it may not be a successful effort. Cole's not the kind of guy who gets kidnapped, he does the kidnapping. Even if you manage to get him, I'm more than 100% sure that he'd raise hell because he knows that I have a tendency to think the worst of him in these situations. I'm trying to get over the whole Girl+Cole= Him cheating on me. But hey at least I'll be able to get a proper workout with Bentley at the gym with him raging around.

If you could travel back in time and change one thing about your relationship, what would it be?

Keeley: If I could change one thing it would be the night at my house when I first heard about Claire. Instead of keeping my mouth shut and overthinking it, I should have just walked up to Zach and Talon and asked what was going on. We could have avoided a lot of misunderstanding and heartbreak that way. But then again maybe not. Who knows if they would have given me a straight answer?

Tessa: I still get nightmares about what happened with Erica and Cole. I'd never experienced heartbreak like that and that kind of pain and loneliness is hard to forget. I know Cole's never truly gotten it over, he does small things all the time to make sure that I trust him. So if I could go back, I'd do just that-trust him. Back then I was so sucked into my own world and all the hurt that I completely sidelined him and let him go through something extremely heart wrenching. I'd go back and talk to him, communicate and just have a little more faith.

Rapid Fire Questions

What is your biggest fear?

Keeley: This is going to sound weird, but going bald. Don't judge me! Haven't you ever looked at your hairbrush and wonder if it's normal to lose that much hair in one day? Because I have and it's frightening!

Tessa: Walking in on my best friend and brother going at it. It makes me shiver like crazy because Beth and Travis can't keep their hands off of each other. Jesus people get a room, especially if you're into kinky stuff.

Who is your celebrity crush?

Keeley: Justin Timberlake and not because his initials are JT. He brought sexy back.

Tessa: Ryan Gosling, no question about it. His 'Girl, I want you to study' memes helped me graduate from high school.

What is one thing in your bucket list that you wish to do before you die?

Keeley: Run with the bulls in Spain. I'm excited for my trip to Europe this summer because I can finally cross it off my list!

Tessa: Huh, mine's a bit lame and cliched in comparison but I want to write a book, something for other girls like me out there. If you have body issues or never ending insecurities and are scared that you'll never find someone to love you then I'd write a book just filled with things Cole says to me and it'll make you feel so beautiful and cherished.

But me, Megan and Beth are also planning a second road trip, this time a more successful one and hopefully overseas. I'd love to be able to do both things.

If you were stuck on a deserted island what's the one thing you would bring?

Keeley: My phone. Not only does it have international cell phone service, but it also has all of my ebooks! I couldn't survive without my books.

Tessa: Food! Everyone needs sustenance and I'd need my Nutella, Kit-Kats and Strawberry Ice-cream if you want to avoid some kind of a cannibalistic situation. No offence Keeley.

Bonus Questions for Keeley

Did you ever suspect that Talon could quite likely be JT or were you completely shocked when it turned out Talon was JT?

Keeley: Looking back, I should have suspected he was JT but I didn't. The thought never even crossed my mind. I mean what are the chances that the one person I ended up swapping phones with was Zach's archrival? The odds are ridiculous, yet here we are. It's almost as if fate threw us together. I'm not complaining though. I'm so happy I can call Talon my boyfriend. I owe Mitch a huge favor for picking up my phone that day at the fair and not Talon's. Without him, none of this would have happened.

If you could play a prank on Talon, what would you do?

Keeley: *snickers* Well, I've played several pranks on Talon, but one I haven't used yet is my "Trapped in an App" prank. It's when a person can't quit an app without the passcode. I'm saving it for a time when we get in a fight over something. I plan to open his contacts to my name, which I will change to "Keeley's Always Right" and then lock it there so he can't get out without my password that I will give to him once he admits that I'm right and he's wrong. Diabolical? Most definitely. But he likes that about me. *wink*

Bonus Questions for Tessa

If you got pregnant at a young age, what do you think Cole's reaction would be?

Tessa: I think I'm having a panic attack just thinking about it. Clearly I'd be the less composed person in this kind of a situation. Wait, let me get him on the phone for you and ask him.

*After ten minutes*

So we've decided that I'd just have a complete meltdown and Cole would take charge. He isn't going to have the stereotypical college guy response that I know for sure. Relationship wise Cole's very mature and very passionate about where he sees us going. He'll probably schedule the doctor's appointment and make sure I never miss one and that I take proper care of myself. He'd try to move me into his apartment and his Protective Boyfriend Syndrome will reach a whole new level. What I'm trying to say is, I'll be the one crawling under the sheets and breathing into paper bags and he'll be turning the spare room into a nursery.

If Cole never confessed what he truly felt about you, would you ever get over Jay and move on?

Tessa: I think I would have. There's only so much rejection one can take and even if Cole hadn't shown up or told me the truth, my friends would've knocked some sense into me. It was getting quite pathetic and sooner or later I'd realise that he wasn't going to give up his trophy girlfriend and status for a nobody like me and that I deserved better. We'd go to college, I'd grow up and yeah I'd move on but I'm glad that Cole confessed, so so glad.

Thanks so much

for this interview! Do you have any last words for the single girls out there

looking to be in a relationship like yours?

Keeley: My advice is to always be true to yourself. So many girls change who they are to fit in with the guy they like. Sure, you might get the guy's attention when you otherwise might not have, but your relationship is doomed to fail. How can someone truly like you if you're only showing them what they want to see? Ditch the fakeness and be real. Those are the types of guys you want to attract anyway.

Tessa: Keeley's advice would've been great for me back in the day, *frowns*. My first advice would be to stop looking for love in the wrong places. I spent a long time thinking I was in love with this really great guy and that I'd only deserve him if I looked a certain way. I hate how Jay was the motivating factor for my losing weigh and even when he started dating my best friend, I blamed her never him. Don't do that, don't make excuses for a guy treating you like that unless he really proves himself worthy and is willing to change, like Cole. It took me a while to recognise who the right guy was because I'd blinded myself by making Jay out to be something he wasn't. If a guy's the one for you then he won't make you go through that kind of pain and rejection and that too for so long, he'll make you happier than you'll ever be. So stop being so convinced about who Mr. Right is and try a little harder to find a guy who makes your days brighter and your smile wider. He might be an unconventional choice but he'll be the best choice for you.

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